Dinkytown Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern architectural structure with curved metal roofs and a reflective glass building.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern building with a large mural and a bike parking area in front.
A modern building with a glass facade, a red bridge, and a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Dinkytown attractions

A modern building with a glass facade, a bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

8.6/10 (1,783 reviews)
Walk around the campus of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a top university in Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

฿1,012
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

฿1,523
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

฿562
per adult
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿2,644
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿803
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿334
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Dinkytown

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

3 out of 5
2407 University Ave Se Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,136 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,136
฿3,670 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

4 out of 5
615 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿4,373 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,373
฿5,706 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,494 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,494
฿5,214 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,680 reviews)
"Great family place to stay. Super nice staff!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
The price is ฿5,497 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,497
฿6,378 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,224 reviews)
"Happy people"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿7,934 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿7,934
฿9,205 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,126 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

3 out of 5
2221 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,748 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,748
฿5,508 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,582 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful. Great location to the mall and access to the highways"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
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Where to stay in Dinkytown

Find the best Dinkytown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Center, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

South Minneapolis

While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

Downtown West

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Target Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with cars.

Downtown St. Paul

Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.

A large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

East Bloomington

While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.

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